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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A law professor and cultural critic offers an eye-opening exploration of the laws of fashion throughout history, from the middle ages to the present day, examining the canons, mores and customs of clothing rules that we often take for granted.
Author
Language
English
Description
"In this ambitious, panoramic social history, Sofi Thanhauser brilliantly tells five stories-Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool-about the clothes we wear and where they come from, illuminating our world in unexpected ways. She takes us from the opulent court of Louis Quatorze to the labor camps in modern-day Chinese-occupied Xinjiang. We see how textiles were once dyed from lichen, shells, bark, saffron, and beetles, displaying distinctive regional...
5) reFashioned
Publisher
Gravitas Ventures
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Three driven Hong Kongers strive to disrupt the textile and recycling industries by innovating sustainable solutions.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Everything--from societal changes to the progress (or lack thereof) of women's rights to the hidden motivations behind what we choose to wear to align ourselves with a particular social group--can be tracked through clothing. Veronique Hyland examines thought-provoking questions such as: Why has the "French girl" persisted as our most undying archetype? What does "dressing for yourself" really mean for a woman? How should a female politician dress?...
Series
Publisher
St. James Press
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Provides biographical and critical coverage of primarily U.S. designers, milliners, footwear designers, fashion companies and textile houses. Entries include a biographical summary; primary and secondary bibliography that includes articles and exhibition catalogs; and a signed, critical essay written by an expert in the field as well as photographs.
Author
Publisher
Running Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Beginning on January 1st and ending on December 31st, Chrisman-Campbell looks at garments worn on monumental occasions across centuries. She offers capsule fashion histories of everything from space suits to wedding gowns, Olympics uniforms, and armor. In every case there is a newsworthy narrative behind the garment, whether famous and glamorous or anonymous and humble. From celebrities to ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events, the stories...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"With lavish color images and commentary on the key features of every major dress style across five centuries, How to Read a Dress is the ultimate guide to how fashions change and the ideal tool for identifying historical styles"--
Fashion is ever-changing. While some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed...
13) Costume
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Random House
Pub. Date
2001
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text document the history and meaning of clothing, from loincloths to modern children's clothes.
14) Chanel No 5
Publisher
Syndicado
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The revolutionary fragrance CHANEL N°5 is a true and unique symbol of elegance around the world. Created by a visionary woman, Gabrielle Chanel, the one who liberated women from the corsage and who pushed with such delight the codes of the perfume industry. From Grasse, the world capital of perfume and fragrance, to Paris, this documentary will take you behind the story of this legendary perfume, from the flower to the bottle.
15) House of Cardin
Publisher
Utopia
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A rare peek into the mind of a genius, an authorized feature documentary chronicling the life and design of Pierre Cardin. A true original, Mr. Cardin has granted the directors exclusive access to his archives and his empire, and unprecedented interviews at the sunset of a glorious career.
Publisher
Janson Media
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent Foundation is a treasure trove of iconic haute couture creations. It also includes thousands of extraordinary sketches. There are as many as 200,000 of these gems, moments in time, each with its own story. Brought out of the archives, these drawings come to life. Delve into the fascinating universe of one of the foremost fashion designers in the world.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Learn how some of the country's greatest leaders have seen themselves and been seen by the nation. Inspect Washington's uniform, swords, and portraits. Also look at notable photographs of Lincoln, and trace the history of Eisenhower's distinctive army jacket and his presidential "look."
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The Smithsonian has been farsighted in acquiring artifacts from America's modern myth machine: Hollywood. View some prime specimens, from the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz to the costumes for the robotic sidekicks in Star Wars.
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
When he created the Elite modeling agency in the 1970s, John Casablancas invented the concept of the "supermodel." If names like Naomi, Cindy, Linda, Iman, Gisèle or Kate are part of popular culture today, it's mostly his doing. He lived a life many have dreamed about, surrounded by glamour and beauty. Now, John Casablancas tells his own story.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Delve into examples of American style, starting with Benjamin Franklin's cane and Andrew Carnegie's innovative New York mansion (now itself a Smithsonian museum). Then view memorabilia from Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali, and Louis Armstrong. Close with Jacqueline Kennedy's simple but stunning inaugural gown.
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